
The Ministry of Family and Social Services issued an access ban decision for a virtual media post that encouraged children to use guns and directed them to purchase discounted weapons.
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In accordance with Article 8/A of Law No. 5651, the Ministry made an access ban decision for the protection of children.
In the statement made by the Ministry, it was stated that the investigation into the virtual media sharing in question included the promotion of air rifles, statements encouraging children to be taught the use of weapons, and directions for purchasing discounted weapons.
The statement included the following statements:
"Our Ministry has made an application to remove the content from publication and block access within the scope of Article 8/A of Law No. 5651, in order to protect public order and general health. As a result of our application, it was decided to block access to the sharing in question. Protecting the best interests of children, protecting their physical and psychosocial development, and keeping them away from content that encourages violence and the use of weapons are among our main priorities. Especially experts working in the field of children's development and mental health should act in line with their social responsibilities and share their posts with children." "We will continue our fight against content that encourages the use of weapons against children and normalizes violence."

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